Alleged Table Mountain robber to appear in Wynberg

An 18-year-old man arrested in connection with robbery on Table Mountain is due to appear in the Wynberg Magistrates Court. At the time of his arrest, the suspect was in possession of some stolen items.

The robbery was that of a 56-year-old Belgian tourist in which the suspect was allegedly one of two armed assailants. The tourist was robbed of his camera, cellphone and an undisclosed amount of cash as he ascended through Skeleton Gorge.

Parks officials launched a manhunt for the two men after they were informed of the incident.